Website development
Combined knowledge
At Growl we only have senior and medior profiles who know their stuff, so you won’t be the guinea pig of someone who is just starting to build websites. We perform weekly audits for companies and other web agencies and are up to date with the latest news on search engine optimization. The combination of this knowledge and our daily experience ensures that your website will be optimally developed from idea to launch.
More than a business card
During development, we pay extra attention to several areas that determine the success of a website, including accessibility, speed, and optimal conversion paths. A website should not only serve as a business card, it should convince visitors.
Characteristics of our websites
Easily edit content and pages
We know that content changes as time goes on. That’s why we develop custom components that you can easily add, remove or move around on a page. This also allows you to add new pages without much effort and without any help from our side.
Unique and expandable
We believe that a website should be visually unique so visitors and (potential) customers can relate to your brand. That is why we always create a custom design which does not use an existing template, often used thousands of times throughout the web. Everything will match your visual style and guidelines.
Fast and safe
We always keep a critical eye on both the code we write as well as the code we add from others. WordPress has a great range of plugins that you can quickly install, however, unfortunately the quality is not always satisfactory. We do the necessary research to know which ones we do and do not use, ensuring they will not have a negative impact on the speed or safety. Additionally, we have an extra layer of security through better password hashing and a firewall that stops most attacks immediately.
Integrations with external systems
Besides websites, we build integrations and tailor-made applications. The knowledge we have acquired through this, allows us to integrate with any system. For you this implies fewer manual tasks and less administration. Think of integrations with MailChimp, MailerLite, Teamleader, Hubspot, your own CRM package, intranet system, …
A trusted development process
Building a website brings our team’s knowledge together. We combine our auditing, digital strategy, and technical knowledge into a highly converting website.
A trusted development process
Building a website brings our team’s knowledge together. We combine our auditing, digital strategy, and technical knowledge into a highly converting website.
- 01Introduction
- 02Wireframes
- 03Design
- 04Development
- 05Completion
- 06Launch
Built on strong technology
As tech enthusiasts, we spend a lot of time on our technical setup as it has a huge impact on capabilities, flexibility and speed. Our way of working is the result of critical thinking and the urge to improve what we have to offer.
WordPress is an open-source CMS system launched in 2003 that accounts for more than 40% of all websites. By using this CMS we save time and make sure your website is ready for the future.
There are many factors that influence the loading speed of a website, a very important one is the web server. LiteSpeed can handle up to 10 times more requests than any other type of web server, which means visitors can load your website faster and you save on resource costs.
A website, while online, needs a physical device to run the software, better known as hosting. For this, we use the Google Cloud Platform which provides access to excellent hardware. Your website will be hosted in a local Google datacenter, which has a positive effect on speed and scalability.
What others say about us
Thanks to Growl, we have confidence in the smooth running of our website as well as peace of mind in case of problems, since they are always ready to intervene and follow up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to build a website?
Every website is unique both in design and in code. The lead time of building a website depends on what is needed. The minimum period for building a website is 6 – 8 weeks from the start of the wireframing phase.
What happens after the launch of my website?
All the websites we build enjoy a full year of a full care plan where we automatically install updates, take backups and facilitate and improve all kinds of things. In addition, we keep time free to solve any problems that might still arise.
What if I already have a design?
Top! Wij werken graag samen met jouw bestaande partner(s) en gaan hier niet moeilijk over doen. Om tot het beste eindresultaat te komen raden we steeds aan om wireframes eerst te laten opmaken aangezien de structuur van essentieel belang is voor een goed werkende website. Wanneer jouw partner het ontwerp heeft klaargezet en besproken zetten wij deze om in code.
How much does a website cost?
You can launch a website for a few hundred, thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars. We develop custom themes and functionalities that ensure that a website achieves its purpose. Our website projects start from € 6.000.
What are the benefits of WordPress?
By using WordPress you save on the time it takes to build a website. You can use existing plugins (more than 50,000) to extend the functionality of the website without much effort and there is a continuous stream of updates that improve the security of your website. Unlike other CMS systems such as Drupal or Joomla, WordPress is backwards compatible which means your website will last a long time without limiting security or functionality.
Can you build on my current website?
Maybe so. If your website is built on the WordPress CMS system, we can adjust your current theme as long as we get the proper access (FTP). This way we can make certain optimizations or minor adjustments. If your website is outdated, optimizations are often not the right solution since the website can no longer meet the expectations of visitors and/or search engines.
Can you work on our branding?
We are not a branding agency and like to work with an existing document that describes branding or corporate guidelines. If such a document isn’t available yet, we’ll continue with your logo, theme colours, …., etc. during the design phase. In both cases we’ll make an appropriate and unique design for your website.
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